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Monday, May 07, 2012, 01:21 pm
Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 with fixes for HDR photos, AirPlay video
Apple on Monday released iOS 5.1.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, packing a number of fixes for various bugs, including issues that affected AirPlay video playback.Users can now download the full update through iTunes, or access the smaller delta update directly on their iOS device through the Settings application. The software update is labeled as "Build 9B206."
The update is available for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS, third- and fourth-generation iPod touch, and all iPad models. The full list of changes in iOS 5.1.1, as noted by Apple, are:
- Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut
- Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks
- Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances
- Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List
- Fixes an issue where 'Unable to purchase' alert could be displayed after successful purchase
The last update to iOS arrived in March, and added Japanese language support for Siri, as well as quick lock screen access to the iPhone's native Camera application. It also gave users the ability to delete pictures from the iCloud-based Photo Stream service.
Apple is expected to unveil the next major update to its iOS mobile operating system next month at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The event will run from June 11 through 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Calif.
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Wonder if this closes any of the holes to be used in the forthcoming 5.1 jailbreak?
Wonder if this closes any of the holes to be used in the forthcoming 5.1 jailbreak?
Why would you want to jainbreak your phone anymore?
Ho hum. I want to know what io6 will bring. Seems like it had better be good.
Why would you want to jainbreak your phone anymore?
MyWi, BiteSMS, SBSettings, f.lux, Five Icon Dock.
Why would you want to jainbreak your phone anymore?
When Apple allows me to enable or disable wi-fi or 3G without ploughing through several layers of menus, then I'll probably stop jailbreaking. Until then, I'll use SBSettings, which allows you to put those controls in the notification centre.
There's also countless other tweaks which are only available through jailbreaking. Pictures in contact list, FaceTime on 3G, five-icon dock, etc.
When Apple allows me to enable or disable wi-fi or 3G without ploughing through several layers of menus, then I'll probably stop jailbreaking. Until then, I'll use the jailbreak tool which allow you to put those controls in the notification centre.
There's also countless other tweaks which are only available through jailbreaking. Pictures in contact list, FaceTime on 3G, five-icon dock, etc.
Ploughing? It's hardly that much of a big deal. You click on settings, you go to Wifi, you turn it on/off. 3G is one extra step. For wifi that removes one gesture and for 3G it removes 2. Is it really that difficult that you had to jailbreak?
Yes. It aggravates me that the Apple method is so unintuitive, when Apple is normally a company known for its intuitive software design. It's five minutes' effort to jailbreak, repaid by better ease of use for years down the line.
Why the confrontational attitude to jailbreaking, anyway? It's my device, I paid good money for it; I'll use it how I want, whether it's Apple's wish or not.
Ploughing? It's hardly that much of a big deal. You click on settings, you go to Wifi, you turn it on/off. 3G is one extra step. For wifi that removes one gesture and for 3G it removes 2. Is it really that difficult that you had to jailbreak?
What does it matter? Maybe he doesn't have fingers and yes it is that difficult. What matters is Apple should allow people to use their phones the way they want and not the way Apple dictates. Until they allow that to happen, I'll be a happy jailbreaker.
I didn't mean to come across in that manner, was just asking. Sorry about that.
Yes. It aggravates me that the Apple method is so unintuitive, when Apple is normally a company known for its intuitive software design. It's five minutes' effort to jailbreak, repaid by better ease of use for years down the line.
Why the confrontational attitude to jailbreaking, anyway? It's my device, I paid good money for it; I'll use it how I want, whether it's Apple's wish or not.
Maybe he doesn't have fingers? That was a little stupid really....
What does it matter? Maybe he doesn't have fingers and yes it is that difficult. What matters is Apple should allow people to use their phones the way they want and not the way Apple dictates. Until they allow that to happen, I'll be a happy jailbreaker.
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Damn, not even a beta. But I guess the fixes were minor enough to not warrant one.